Question

    Which of the following statements about significant

    dates and personalities in India are incorrect? Statements:  I. National Vaccination Day is observed annually on March 16.  II. India was declared poliofree in 2014.
    A Only the first statement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only the second statement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both statements Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither statement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Both statements are correct. National Vaccination Day is observed on March 16, commemorating the launch of the Pulse Polio Programme in 1995. Additionally, India was declared free from polio in 2014 by the World Health Organization.

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